House vote: H.R. 8888 // September 29, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Food Security for All Veterans Act
Sponsor: Mary Peltola (D-AK)
This bill establishes the Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs to, among other duties, provide information to veterans concerning the eligibility requirements for federal nutrition assistance programs and develop policies to identify and treat veterans experiencing food insecurity.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 369 | 84.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 48 | 11.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.0% |